Jozy Altidore and AZ return from the winter break with the first of two straight games against Ajax, with a trip to the final eight of the Dutch Cup on the line when the teams meet in Amsterdam on Thursday.

In a season finale which almost seems scripted for high drama, reigning Dutch Eredivisie champs FC Twente Enschede will take on traditional powerhouse Ajax Amsterdam on Sunday in a winner-takes-all contest for the league title.